Tax

Tax (medicine)

Tax (pronounced: taks) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to the process of applying a specific type of pressure or strain on a particular part of the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'taxare', which means 'to touch or to handle'.

Etymology

The term 'tax' is derived from the Latin word 'taxare', which means 'to touch or to handle'. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.

Related Terms

• Taxation (medicine): This term refers to the process of applying a specific type of pressure or strain on a particular part of the body in a systematic manner. It is often used in the context of physical therapy and rehabilitation.

• Taxometer: This is a device used to measure the amount of pressure or strain applied on a particular part of the body. It is often used in the context of physical therapy and rehabilitation.

• Taxopathy: This term refers to a condition characterized by an abnormal sensitivity to pressure or strain on a particular part of the body. It is often associated with conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

• Taxoplasty: This term refers to a surgical procedure that involves the modification of a particular part of the body to reduce the amount of pressure or strain on it. It is often used in the context of orthopedic surgery.

See Also

• Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation (medicine)
• Orthopedic Surgery

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Tax
• Wikipedia's article - Tax

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